Searching for the perfect function room in Burnley? Lowerhouse Cricket Club offers one of the most versatile and affordable event venues in the area. Located just minutes from Burnley town centre, our modern function room is ideal for birthday parties, christenings, weddings, retirements, celebrations of life, corporate events, and community group meetings.
We regularly host business functions and training days, and when available, our cricket ground can also be used for team-building days, sports activities, or community outdoor events.
Find us: Lowerhouse Cricket Club, Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6LP. Use the interactive Google Map below to plan your visit:
To book our Burnley function room, please contact Stan Heaton on 07941 439741. If unavailable, please leave a voicemail and he will return your call.
Why Choose Lowerhouse Cricket Club for Your Event?
Our venue is known locally for being welcoming, flexible, and great value for money. Whether you’re planning a large celebration or a small family gathering, our facilities can be adapted to suit your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Play your own playlist using our in-house sound system (tablet/phone compatible).
- Free WiFi available throughout the venue.
- Please note: we do not accept bookings for children’s parties, baby showers, or gender reveals.
- We accept 18th and 21st birthdays under certain conditions, but unfortunately cannot accommodate 16th birthdays.
- We can arrange a DJ and/or catering at competitive rates, or you are welcome to use your own suppliers.
- A detailed breakdown of our facilities is available below the gallery.
Weddings, Dinners & Formal Events
Our refurbished clubhouse creates a warm, stylish environment perfect for wedding receptions, formal dinners, anniversary parties, and family celebrations. With widescreen TVs, a fully stocked bar, and a flexible layout, we can help you create exactly the atmosphere you want.
Function Room Features
- Fully licensed bar with professional staff
- Optional in-house DJ
- Flexible seating layouts for casual or formal events
- Environment suitable for meetings, workshops, celebrations and community events
Room Capacity
- Christenings & evening events: up to 150 guests (90 seated)
- Sportsman’s dinners: 100 guests (oblong table layout)
- Meetings: up to 160 attendees
Hosting something smaller? The room can be partitioned for more intimate events.
Tea Room & Additional Space
Our tea room includes a fully equipped kitchen and seating for up to 150 people — ideal for buffets, private functions, family gatherings, and community events that need extra space or dedicated catering areas.
Ground Hire – Outdoor Events in Burnley
We offer one of the largest and most well-kept cricket grounds in the Lancashire League, making it perfect for public events, fetes, outdoor celebrations, summer parties, charity days, bike shows, and camping weekends. Our location near Junction 9 of the M65 makes us easily accessible from all over Lancashire.
Pitch Hire
Our cricket pitch can be hired midweek or out of season (outside April–September) for sports events, team fixtures, competitions and more. Please enquire about availability.